A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3522282 Details
Epoch: 163 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3524174 epoch_slot_no: 3374 block_no: 3522117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-12-18 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b3a5ec1dfe015b2b9dc29727fe22d275ae51548933e32a80163773cca1f3d6cBlock Operator
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